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The Borowitz Report

by Andy Borowitz

Andy Borowitz, former Harvard Lampoon president and New Yorker satirist, delivers hilarious, razor-sharp takes on politics and current events.

The White Pages

by Garrett Bucks

Garrett Bucks's The White Pages explores politics, organizing, and community building, examining race, gender, and power dynamics to help build a decent world.

Hmm That's Interesting

by Clara

Hmm That's Interesting by Clara delivers a twice-weekly, humorous take on culture, pop culture, and literature, seasoned with personal anecdotes.

An Irritable Métis

by Chris La Tray

Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, a Métis storyteller, shares irritable, meandering thoughts on Indigenous issues, white supremacy, capitalism, and the world, often with poetry.

Bad Brain

by Ashley Reese

Ashley Reese's Bad Brain: An authentic, unapologetic exploration of life, death, pop culture, and the internet, ranging from grief to smutty fanfiction.

Notebook

by BDM

BDM's Notebook explores pop culture, online social mores, and personal interests like perfume. Includes ghost stories, anime rewatches, and sci-fi book insights.

On the Commons

by Antonia Malchik

Antonia Malchik's On the Commons dissects the history and impact of private property and the theft of shared resources, linking it to societal and environmental ills.

SENSUAL TERRORS

by caro 🪽⋆.˚

Caro C. dissects horror and psychological thrillers, exploring body politics, gender, race, Black cinema, and queerness, with fresh perspectives on film's societal impact.

8Ball

by Sean Monahan

8Ball by Sean Monahan offers speculative analysis on culture, trends, and tech. Expect future predictions, societal critiques, and media insights.

Out of It

by Mary Gaitskill

Acclaimed author Mary Gaitskill offers personal reflections on connecting with the world through writing, exploring topics from literature and AI to politics and society.

Ask Questions Later | Dan Perry | Substack

by Dan Perry

Dan Perry, former AP bureau chief, shares insights on current affairs, geopolitics, and international relations, championing sanity and the liberal order.

Rich Text | Emma Gray | Substack

by Emma Gray

Claire Fallon and Emma Gray explore culture, personal life, and politics with witty takes, book reviews, and podcasts on everything from reality TV to motherhood.

Herrera Words | Leo Herrera | Substack

by Leo Herrera

Queer Mexican artist Leo Herrera explores Queer and immigrant experiences via sex, tech, and history. Covers HIV advocacy, mpox, and social justice through viral essays.

The Walt Right | Walt Bismarck | Substack

by Walt Bismarck

Walt Bismarck's Tortuga advocates for affluent, urban, secular straight white men. It tackles inflammatory topics and builds an insular community for cultural influence.

Looking Through the Past | George Dillard | Substack

by George Dillard

George Dillard's newsletter investigates historical topics, using art and artifacts to illuminate forgotten corners of the past and explore their relevance to today.

The Pomegranate | Substack

by The Pomegranate

The Pomegranate delivers monthly essays on modern parenting from a team of experienced moms. It offers humorous, relatable insights into family life.

NOTES FROM THE NAUGHTY STEP

by Julie Burchill

NOTES FROM THE NAUGHTY STEP by Julie Burchill delivers outspoken cultural commentary and opinions.

Out Loud | Outlouders | Substack

by Outlouders

Holly Wainwright, host of Australia’s #1 podcast Mamamia Out Loud, delivers behind-the-scenes content, exclusive stories, curated web finds, and a vibrant community discussion.

Klartext av Alice Teodorescu | Substack

by Alice Teodorescu

Alice Teodorescu, born in a communist country, fearlessly champions free thought and robust debate in Sweden. She offers critical analyses of current societal problems and ideological conflicts.

Christian Nightmares Newsletter

by Christian Nightmares

A satirical and critical look at the world of evangelical Christianity from Christian Nightmares. Expect humorous takes on faith.

How to Have Fun in the Apocalypse | Zoe Keziah Mendelson | Substack

by Zoe Keziah Mendelson

Zoe Keziah Mendelson explores personal growth, embracing the world's beauty and horror, and finding joy and agency amidst apocalyptic times.

The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter

by NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter

The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter by NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter offers critical political commentary.

Numb at the Lodge | Sam Kriss | Substack

by Sam Kriss

Sam Kriss's 'Numb at the Lodge' publishes essays, manifestos, and screeds, rejecting internet norms. It explores profound topics with a unique, 'deranged' voice.

The Reversion | Anthony Westgate | Substack

by Anthony Westgate

Anthony Westgate guides readers to actively resist the 'spirit of the age' from a Christ-centered view, exploring occultism, mysticism, and cultural subversion.

The Cockade Column

by Heather Sheen

Heather Sheen's The Cockade Column provides a platform for readers to engage in community discussions on shared interests.

Maiden Mother Matriarch | Louise Perry | Substack

by Louise Perry

Louise Perry challenges dysfunctional sexual culture and explores the true nature of human sexuality, inviting experts to foster social repair via honest conversations.

Andrius Tapinas | Substack

by Andrius Tapinas

Andrius Tapinas offers 'Kronikas' commentary, collaborative essays, an interactive novel, a book club, podcasts, and sharp analysis on art and geopolitics.

Peter Boghossian | Substack

by Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian tackles the culture war, combating illiberalism and exposing ideological takeovers in institutions. Features 'Spectrum Street Epistemology'.

ziwe news network | Substack

by ziwe

Ziwe shares iconic interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and her distinct perspective on pop culture, revealing what she's reading and watching.

Tiempo News | Marcos Marin | Substack

by Marcos Marin

Tiempo News delivers critical thinking and compelling stories for a new generation of U.S. Latinos, mixing English, Spanish, and Spanglish to foster community.

Blocked and Reported | Jesse Singal | Substack

by Jesse Singal

Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal dissect internet controversies, outrage, and absurdity, seeking meaning amidst online dumpster fires with humor and nuance.

Helen Roy Writes | Substack

by Helen Roy

Helen Roy blends motherhood with political philosophy, offering nuanced takes on belief, tech, and civics, alongside practical tools.

Reality’s Last Stand | Colin Wright | Substack

by Colin Wright

Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright's Reality's Last Stand delivers weekly news, analysis, and opinion on free speech, science, and reality.

Fran Nortes | Substack

by Fran Nortes

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internet princess | rayne fisher-quann | Substack

by rayne fisher-quann

Rayne Fisher-Quann's long-form essays delve into the nature of attention: what we do with it, to get it, and what it does to us in return.

Carne Ross’s Substack | Substack

by Carne Ross

Carne Ross, a former diplomat and 'gentle anarchist', provides insider/outsider insights into world events, political systems, and anarchism's relevance to modern crises.

the spectacle | Deaglan O'Mulrooney | Substack

by Deaglan O'Mulrooney

Deaglan O'Mulrooney’s the spectacle offers world news and culture insights, spotlighting stories and perspectives ignored by mainstream Western media.

Selvagem

by Selvagem

Selvagem delves into the politics of culture, celebration, and modern life. Explores identity, technology's impact, and what truly connects us.

Pandemic Accountability Index | JJ Kogburne | Substack

by JJ Kogburne

J.J. Kogburne's Pandemic Accountability Index contrasts COVID-19 research with profiles of the pandemic's worst disinformation artists, exposing corrupt officials and quacks.

MWENDWA | Paris Mwendwa | Substack

by Paris Mwendwa

Paris Mwendwa's MWENDWA newsletter explores the quiet forces shaping women’s lives, analyzing womanhood through politics, personal narratives, and pop culture.

★ I WILL DO WHATEVER I WANT ★ | Mackenzie Thomas | Substack

by Mackenzie Thomas

Mackenzie Thomas creates a space for unconstrained online expression, sharing unique writing, videos, and links. She aims to recapture the early internet's creative freedom.

Butt News | Lindy West | Substack

by Lindy West

Lindy West's Butt News is a movie club and newsletter where the acclaimed writer hilariously recaps and roasts classic blockbusters in painstaking detail.

Capibara | Gabriele Palumbo | Substack

by Gabriele Palumbo

Gabriele Palumbo's Capibara delivers weekly sociological commentary on current affairs, politics, humor, and memes, offering introspective takes on modern life.

sakumag | yumiko sakuma | Substack

by yumiko sakuma

ジャーナリストの佐久間裕美子が、虚報と情報操作が溢れる時代に、民主主義、気候変動、社会変革をテーマに発信するニュースレター。読者と共に対話を通じて学ぶ「集合的学習」の場をめざし、アクションを促すメディアへと進化中。

the secular heretic

by Kyle Young

The secular heretic challenges unelected oligarchs and toxic tech, empowering readers to reclaim health, wellness, and autonomy for grassroots change.

THE VACCINE REAPER REPORT

by Mike Huggins

The Vaccine Reaper Report offers raw, uncensored Covid-19 and vaccine information for free during wartime, delivering one to three high-quality posts daily.

Anne Can't Stand It! | Anne Gibbons | Substack

by Anne Gibbons

Professional cartoonist Anne Gibbons offers weekly cartoons in "Anne Can't Stand It!", navigating the absurdities of modern life and dystopian realities with sharp humor.

Badreads | Lauren Hough | Substack

by Lauren Hough

Bestselling author Lauren Hough (Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing) shares deeply personal, humorous essays on her life, travels, dogs, and what pisses her off.

Freedom Research | Substack

by Freedom Research

Freedom Research offers international expert analyses on the overreach of state and corporate powers, defending individual freedoms, free thought, and personal choices.

Before We Were White | Brian Halpin | Substack

by Brian Halpin

Brian Halpin's Before We Were White debunks American history myths, particularly the damaging myth of "race identity," exploring forgotten cultural aspects through stories and evidence.